Dental Prosthetics

Dentures, also known as false teeth, are artificial teeth used to replace missing teeth and restore functions such as speaking, chewing and aesthetics. When dentures are made, they are expected to mimic natural teeth in appearance and function. The more the prosthesis resembles and technically matches natural teeth, the more successful it is considered to be. This is the best way to meet the patient's functional and aesthetic requirements.

A successful prosthesis is one that is inconspicuous from the outside and allows the individual to eat as they would with natural teeth. Conversely, if these conditions are not met, the prosthesis would not be considered successful. The dentist's aim is to ensure the best possible use of the dental prosthesis replacing the missing teeth. However, there may be limits to what the dentist can achieve due to various factors. The dentist must communicate with the patient to decide which dental prosthesis is appropriate, explaining the process and expectations. The dentist then begins the prosthetic process. The quality of a denture is determined by the experience of the dentist and the quality of the materials used, which will become apparent over time. Dentures that stay in the mouth for a long time and are practical to use are considered successful. However, dentures can never completely replace natural teeth; they can only mimic them.

Dentures can improve an individual's aesthetic appearance, social and psychological aspects, and quality of life. They also help to reduce various digestive and nutritional disorders caused by the inability to chew. As a result, people's life satisfaction and quality of life increase.

Types of dentures we can provide to patients include

- Fixed dentures

- Removable dentures

As the name suggests, fixed dentures remain fixed in the patient's mouth. These dentures cannot be removed or replaced by the patient in their daily life, and their installation and maintenance is supervised by a dentist.

Fixed dentures include single crowns, veneers, bridges and implant-borne fixed dentures.

Removable dentures can be taken out and cleaned. Dentures, for example, meet a person's aesthetic, eating and chewing needs in everyday life.

Removable dentures include

Full dentures: These are used when a patient has lost all their teeth. The use of these dentures can be challenging, causing difficulties with speaking and chewing. They can cause soreness and discomfort, and in most cases they can fall out, leaving the patient in an uncomfortable situation.

Partial dentures: These are used in cases of partial toothlessness. There are a few remaining teeth in the mouth to support the denture. This is why they are also called sectional dentures, removable dentures or partial dentures. They are often preferred because they are less expensive than full dentures.

Precision attachment dentures are used in cases of partial toothlessness where aesthetic considerations are a priority. They are preferred by patients because they are more economical than implants, offer better aesthetics and are more complex.

Implant-borne removable dentures

These dentures are used in cases of total toothlessness. If you prefer them to be fixed, they can be more expensive and cannot always be fixed. That's why removable dentures supported by implants are preferred. In cases of total toothlessness, when a denture is made for people with no teeth, the denture can often move. Therefore, by placing at least 4 implants in the upper jaw and 2 implants in the lower jaw, the resulting prosthesis is more stable and facilitates better chewing and grinding.